What does Preamble of 9–8–8 Connect Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to award grants for follow-up services It also seeks to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve 9-8-8 accessibility The bill has been introduced to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

What does SHORT TITLE. of 9–8–8 Connect Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 9-8-8 Connect Act.

What does GRANTS FOR FOLLOW-UP SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SUICIDE of 9–8–8 Connect Act do?

This section amends Title V of the Public Health Service Act to establish grants for follow-up services to individuals receiving suicide prevention and crisis intervention services. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services will award grants to eligible crisis centers. To be eligible, a crisis center must be a member of the network coordinated under section 520E-3(b)(1). Grant recipients will be selected based on relative needs, including capacity and service gaps. The Secretary will provide technical assistance to grant recipients regarding best practices. Grant funds must be used to provide follow-up services to individuals at risk of suicide or mental health crisis, including those who interacted with mobile crisis teams or crisis care facilities. Follow-up services may include well-being check-ins, outreach, collaboration with support systems, and referrals. The section authorizes $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 to carry out these provisions, with funds remaining available until expended.

What does 9-8-8 IMPROVEMENT. of 9–8–8 Connect Act do?

This section defines terms related to the 9-8-8 national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system. The Federal Communications Commission must promulgate regulations to ensure commercial mobile service providers transmit all calls and texts to 9-8-8 within 270 days. Providers must comply with these regulations within 1 year of their promulgation. The section amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require configuration of multi-line telephone systems for direct dialing of 9-8-8.

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9–8–8 Connect Act

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/26/2026

Author: Jamie Raskin (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes grants for follow-up services to individuals receiving suicide prevention and crisis intervention services, with $30,000,000 authorized for fiscal year 2027.
The Federal Communications Commission must promulgate regulations to ensure commercial mobile service providers transmit all calls and texts to the 9-8-8 national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system within 270 days.
The bill requires configuration of multi-line telephone systems for direct dialing of 9-8-8 and mandates that providers comply with these regulations within 1 year of their promulgation.

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